Evidential Typist

Description

Key responsibilities

To prepare typed accurate balanced and reliable summary records and verbatim transcripts of voluntary police interviews and interviews conducted under caution in accordance with the Manual of Guidance for the preparation processing and submission of case files

To prepare typed witness statements and verbatim transcripts of 999 Emergency Telephone Calls

To maintain accurate records and ensure the security of recorded media and associated documentation

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to prepare accurate reliable and balanced summaries of interview

Can evidence accurate audio and copy typing experience with a typing speed in excess of 50 words per minute.

Have good communication skills (including telephone techniques)

Have ability to use MS Word MS TEAMS

Previous experience summarising interviews conducted under caution would be advantageous.

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

Hours : Core operating hours of the unit are 07 : 00 hours to 17 : 00 hours (Monday to Friday). Duties may vary according to operational requirements.

Location : Wednesfield Police Station

Vetting : Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical : Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successful medical clearance.

Interviews : TBD

Contact : For further information regarding this role please contact

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example : in certain recruitment situations such as highvolume seasonal and highpeak times the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and nondisabled people. In these circumstances the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job as they would do for nondisabled applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision : Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including :

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements

Discounts across travel parking daily costs of living and leisure activities

A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24 / 7 support free eye tests and flu jabs

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Fashion Retail,Invoicing,LTE,Administration Support,Import & Export

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1